Vampires, Witches, Goblins, and other spooky creatures. What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes, or something more… Be it ghoulish or ghostly, Halloween is an astronomical holiday. Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations, […]
You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour. Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash". We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad […]
The one-day conference, sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Maine Campus Compact, Sodexo and the University Credit Union, is designed to challenge students and staff from all areas of study and spark action to end hunger on campuses in the state. The event will include forums and discussions with subject matter experts on […]
Dr. Joshua Walton presents a series of public lectures on biblical archaeology, drawing on his experience in Israel. Lectures will be live-streamed as well, click here.
This year’s lecturer is Susan Pinette, Professor of Modern Languages and Classics and Director of UMaine’s Franco American Program. Pinette will be discussing the long history of Franco American activism in Maine and the vital part that the university has played in that history. The talk will be followed by a roundtable discussion with longtime […]
Do your knees turn to jelly when it’s your turn to speak? Does your mind transform everything you thought you knew into a jumbled mess? Do you intentionally avoid uncomfortable communication situations? Public speaking may not come naturally to many of us, but with the right support and training, it can be developed. Improving your […]
This panel will bring together alumni from reunion classes with newer alums to contribute perspectives and advice for current UMaine CS students. Topics will include perspectives on career journeys, getting a first job, insights from those who hire, building a professional network, and building a professional career.
AJ Jolley, University of Waikato. Talk title TBD. To find out more about AJ Jolley, click here. Hosted by Kate Ruskin.
An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over […]
What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is […]
